2019 Volvo V90Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Volvo V90, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-414 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Volvo V90 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2019 Volvo V90 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

97%repaired · 2023 Q2

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 21V-414 · Jun 2, 2021 · 85,550 vehicles · 82,985 repaired

Risk. Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2022 Q1

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Recall 20V-144 · Mar 12, 2020 · 121,605 vehicles · 119,119 repaired

Risk. If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2020 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 18V-800 · Nov 13, 2018 · 17,548 vehicles · 17,075 repaired

Risk. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other V90 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the V90 median. How we score

'93'97'98'17'18'19'20'21'22
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What V90 owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Rear taillight failure due to moisture incursion. No message appeared, but light failure was observed less than a month ago. Car is in for regular service now and item is being replaced at great personal expense, since it will not pass required safety inspection until repaired. Reporting this here…
Complaint 11669217 · Jun 25, 2025

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